Grivel The Horn Piolet Protector

GRIVEL The Horn Piolet Protector | Ice Axe Hand RestElevate your performance and security on the ice with the GRIVEL The Horn, the definitive piolet protector and hand rest for the modern mountaineer and ice climber. This essential accessory transforms your standard ice axe, providing an unparalleled level of support, protection, and versatility. Designed for those who push the limits, The Horn allows you to embrace the freedom of leashless climbing with the confidence that your most crucial tool will remain firmly in your grasp. It´s a small, lightweight upgrade that delivers a massive impact on your safety and efficiency in alpine environments.The primary benefit of The Horn is the exceptional protection it offers to your hands. When climbing steep ice or mixed terrain, the risk of hitting your knuckles against the wall is constant. The Horn acts as a robust shield, absorbing the impact from violent blows and preventing painful injuries that could otherwise compromise your climb. This added security allows for more aggressive and confident tool placements. Furthermore, it provides a stable and ergonomic hand rest, preventing your hand from slipping down and off the shaft, especially during long, pumpy ascents or when using the axe for support. This added ledge is a game-changer for comfort and endurance.Beyond hand protection, The Horn enhances the functionality of your ice axe. It creates a safe and balanced support platform when plunging the axe into snow or ice, increasing stability and security on challenging terrain. Its innovative design doesn´t compromise the core function of your piolet, for moments when a completely clean, unobstructed spike is necessary for deep penetration in soft snow or specific self-arrest techniques, The Horn can be easily and quickly detached. This adaptability makes it an indispensable tool for a wide range of alpine conditions and climbing styles.Features:- The Horn supports the hand, protecting it from violent blows against the wall.- It is also a safe and balanced support for the ice axe against ice.- The Horn can be detached when a completely free spike is requested.- The Horn can be fitted on all Grivel ice axes, even on the earlier models that have a spike with a clip hole.- The Horn is a must have for leashless climbing.Adapters & CompatibilityThe genius of The Horn lies in its seamless integration. It does not require complex adapters. Instead, it is ingeniously designed to be fitted on all Grivel ice axes, from the latest models to earlier versions, provided they feature a spike with a clip hole. This universal Grivel compatibility ensures that a vast majority of users can easily upgrade their existing piolet without the need for additional parts. Installation is simple and secure, using the existing structure of the axe´s spike.Technical Specifications- Weight: 53 g (1.9 oz)- Activities: Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, Alpinism- Function: Piolet Hand Rest / Protector